Understanding Moisture Dynamics in Power Transformers

Power Transmission

​​Transformers are among the most expensive assets in a power transmission network representing on average 60% of substation capital costs. With an increasing emphasis on predictive maintenance practices to extend the life of these assets, there’s no shortage of diagnostic measurements and tools available to help provide a clearer picture of the overall health of a transformer.

While the need to measure moisture in power transformers has been well documented and is universally accepted, the understanding of how moisture moves within a transformer under various conditions is less understood.

Speaker

Steven Jiroutek

Business Development Manager

Steven Jiroutek is the Business Development Manager for Industrial Measurements at Vaisala, Americas. With over 14 years of experience at Vaisala, he oversees the business and strategy development for targeted industrial applications with specific focus on condition based monitoring of high voltage assets. He is responsible for identifying strategic partnerships and defining the measurement, technology and product needs of the markets. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire.